The All-Star Game is something for the whole family. The fun and excitement of seeing
the best players in the league square-off in a one-game showdown is awesome!

Well, the 2012 Baseballtown All-Star Classic is coming to Reading, PA. Yes, thats
right, Baseballtown USA, home of the Reading Phillies since 1967, will host the Mid-Summer
Classic during the upcoming 2012 season.

The 2012 Baseballtown All-Star Classic will be a great way to showcase
Americas Classic Ballpark, Baseballtown, and the entire Greater Reading
Region, said R-Phils GM Scott Hunsicker.

The All-Star Game, which pits the Eastern League Eastern Division All-Stars against the
Eastern League Western Division All-Stars, takes place on Wednesday, July 11 at
FirstEnergy Stadium. While the 2012 Baseballtown All-Star Classic will be the main
attraction, there will be many other great events in Reading during this remarkable
two-day affair.

Over the years, the game has featured some great Major League players.

Current Phillies such as Ryan Howard, Cliff Lee, Placido
Polanco, Ryan Madson, Michael Martinez, and Vance
Worley all were All-Stars. Current members of the Phillies 40-man roster, who
have also taken part in this game include: John Bowker, Freddy
Galvis, Brandon Moss, Joe Savery, and Michael
Schwimer.

How about some of the best players of the past two decades? Well, they played in this game too!